Top 10: Mileage Tips From Hypermilers

If you don’t believe the saying that desperate times call for desperate measures, then just ask the guy whose gas tank was punctured and drained because someone thought it was a good money-saving technique. Other opportunists are trying to convince the gullible that an internal combustion engine will run on water, and they, of course, will let you in on the secrets for a nominal fee.

However, if you want to better your gas mileage by one-third or more, a more honest approach would be to make the best of what you have and by taking mileage tips from hypermilers. Some of these folks go to their own extremes for every last mpg. They overinflate tires for less rolling resistance; they strip their cars’ interiors to save weight; they even draft semis on the freeway. We’re all for the idea of saving gas, but not quite at the risk of personal safety, so let’s ease into this whole concept with some of the more practical mileage tips from hypermilers.